Thursday, September 25, 2008

I Am Scout: The Biography of Harper Lee

by Charles J. Shields
Review:
This book is a great companion to explore while reading the most widely read novel in American literature, To Kill a Mockingbird. Although Lee lives a mysterious and private life, Shields still manages to piece together hundreds of interviews with Lee's classmates, friends, and neighbors. Shields is the author of several nonfiction books for young readers and this book would be perfect for any middle or high school student. He is also the author of The New York Times best seller, Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee, which I highly recommend for mature readers.